INVICTUS GERMANY: WHAT WE STAND FOR
Since 2014 is Germany part of the Invictus Community, and has participated at the Invictus Games 2014 in London, 2016 in Prlando, 2017 in Toronto, 2018 in Sydney, 2022 in The Hague and 2023 in Düsseldorf. On January 15, 2020, Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex, announced that the INVICTUS GAMES 2023 would take place in Düsseldorf, being the first time in Germany. Since then, there has been a moving wave of attention for all the people who serve their country and have paid for their commitment to our freedom and security with their health.
The INVICTUS GERMANY is the consistent continuation of the Invictus Games idea for Germany and will further raise awareness of the relevance of sport in rehabilitation, increase society’s appreciation of service in the armed forces and promote the causes of WIS (wounded, injured or sick) and their Family & Friends in the spirit of the INVICTUS GAMES.
Sub-goals
- Promote the Social discourse between servicemen and civil society
- Know-How-transfer
- Academic exchange
- Maintain and strengthen INVICTUS GAMES network
Measures
- Participation in and organization of scientific congresses
- Promotion of joint scientific studies
- Best-Practice/ Exchange about the implementation of the INVICTUS GAMES Legacy
Sub-goals
- Develop social awareness for the relevance of rehab and the power of sport
- Encounter of servicemen and women and civil society
- Media coverage
- Political discussion with relevant stakeholders
Measures
- Organization of meetings within the framework of versatile events inclusive and accessible to the public
- Organizers of other events outside the INVICTUS GAMES community
- Media coverage (talk-shows, public broadcasting, social media)
- Initiate legislative change and policy advocacy
Sub-goals
- Reduction of fear of contact between people with and without disabilities
- Imparting knowledge about disability, barriers, rehabilitation and the importance of sport
- Raising awareness of the added social value of inclusion
- Inclusive exchanges with the wounded, injured, or ill (WIS) and their families as ambassadors for recognizing and overcoming barriers and as encouragers
Measures
- Exchange with expert associations
- Press and public relations
- Offer inclusive competitions at the INVICTUS GERMANY sports festival